There’s nothing more magical than a few quiet minutes at the end of the day just sitting and looking at your Christmas tree in a dark room. My hubby now just leaves the lights on for me but switches off the overhead so I can relish it 😍

My cats would very much like the outside wet to be gone now please.☔️

If you buy yourself some mince pies as a treat, and they turn out to be grim and chemically, how permissible is it to buy some more mince pies and eat another one? And if you’re on Weight Watchers, do you *really* need to track that first mince pie when it was such a mistake…? 🤔

If you enjoyed The Fireborne Blade and what more lady knights, here is a great selection of upcoming books for you to look out for! 😍 www.pastemagazine.com/books/fantas...

Mince pie. It’s September. It’s allowed. 😉

Wow. It’s one heck of a typo when you try to type “family” and autocorrect changes it to “Tajikistan”. Evidence it’s been a looooong day

Only another couple of days before The Bloodless Princes leaves the buy one get one at 50% offer on Books A Million. Still lacking for holiday reading? This is the deal for you! www.booksamillion.com/p/Bloodless-...

I think I’ve sussed how I feel about using AI to write books. It’s like ordering a takeaway curry then serving it up to family and friends as a curry you made. It’s delicious, you provided it, and everybody has food. All great. But you can’t call yourself a chef.

I logged on today after a little while absent so I could post a book post, and realised I'd completely forgotten I'd followed @dailybunnies.bsky.social. And I was like [confused]: "There's loads of bunnies in my feed." And then I was like [delighted]: "There's loads of bunnies in my feed!"

www.booksamillion.com/p/Bloodless-... BAM have my second novella on "Buy one get one 50% off!" So if you liked the first one and fancy checking out the second, why not throw it in your basket with another book? You can never have too many books... Offer ends 27 July so don't delay!

A migraine prevented me from getting to the shops for Eurovision-themed snacks so we’ve had to resort to scone, jam and cream - so I guess we’re supporting the U.K. then! 😆

My Eurovision 2025 thoughts: a thread….

As a writer, my local library is essential. I champion it whenever I can. But @leedslibraries.bsky.social have installed a printer/copier that can only be used with a mobile and a credit card. How are vulnerable and low income users to access this essential service?

Today’s randomness is brought to you by: There’s a bee stuck in my drain pipe. There’s a ruddy great hole at the bottom that I’m sure it’ll find eventually, but right now it’s just buzzing around in there 🤷🏻‍♀️

If you’re in the US and you haven’t grabbed a copy already, The Bloodless Princes is only $2.99 at the moment on Amazon Kindle - but it’s the last day today to get this offer! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CQ...

Husband away at a wedding. Daughter at rehearsals. Done a LOAD of chores and work - time to kick back for lunch. Can you guess what I’m watching…?

When travelling, it’s important to go with friends. So I’m taking Lucy Holland @silvanhistorian.bsky.social with me. Well, sort of…

Train selfie! Off to my first Sci-Fi Weekender and looking forward to meeting a brand new tribe as well as some old faces.

What a fascinatingly curious story!

Got new hair, new necklace, and am ready to rock the U.K. Ghost Story Festival @museumofmaking.bsky.social I’ve got a panel on suspense, and two workshops - one on using forgotten objects to inspire stories and another about folkloric ghosts. If you’re in Derby, hope to see you there!

@wolfandwyldbooks.com I’m hoping you can help me! A friend wants to read about queer kings and queens of England. Very specific I know, LOL! But can you guys recommend anything? You always seem so knowledgable about what books are out there 🤞🏼💕

I am SO excited to be part of this upcoming anthology: blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth... Werewolves were one of the first things to scare me as a child and to get a werewolf story published in one of these gorgeous Flame Tree anthologies is a dream come true. 🥰

Wonderful micro fiction from Kit Whitfield here.

Looking for a Valentine’s read? Join Maddileh as she descends into underworld to rescue the woman she loves in true Orphic style. Except instead of a lyre, she has a sword. And a dragon (well, a dragon-cat anyway). Looking back is not an option. Easily read in one night! @tordotcom.bsky.social

Some really lovely words about my Fireborne series to help me get through the last bit of the week 🥰

Just tuned into Four in Bed. Saw a place in Conwy I knew. Was totally up for booking the place based on what the guests said - then the owner dealt with the feedback. Mostly 8-9/10, but when it came to the minor improvements suggested, he was SO snarky. Can't take mild criticism well? No thanks!

Clearly I can’t move now and disturb the cat! Just as well u have a book and a cup of tea to keep me occupied. Just finished Withered Hill by David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social and now onto Who Is Anna Stenberg by Tracey Norman @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social

Yesterday I typed up 13,700 words of a novella. My arms ache. Today’s Pilates will be most welcome!

Snow frog!

LOL! Oh dear…For those unaware of Weight Watchers points system, you only get 23 points a day and about 24 weeklies, so I’ve used Mon-Sun weeklies by, erm, Wednesday🤣 My challenge is to see how many minus points I can get by the end of the week.

I had fun watching three horror movies (one with William Shatner!) and writing reviews for them for @gnofhorror.com. Check them out!

Pretty awesome sky on the school run this morning!

Got my little friend to keep me safe from the wolves as I brave the second episode of The Box of Delights. I’m doing a watch along with @kitwhitfield.bsky.social and we’ve got a thread going if you fancy checking out our thoughts and theories. Is Cole Hawlings actually King Arthur?

Gosh! I’ve never seen this instrument before never heard one played. And it’s one of my favourite Christmas songs! Love it.

Starting a rewatch of The Box of Delights and I’m already terrified!